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Info Sheet

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Court Fines

These pages explain about fines.

Bill of Rights

The New Zealand Bill of Rights Act 1990 protects citizens from breaches of their civil and political rights by the Government, the Police and other public bodies and officials.

Legal Aid

The legal aid scheme provides legal help to people who can’t afford to hire a lawyer. It usually works like a loan – people granted legal aid are usually required to repay some or all of...

Facing Criminal Charges

These pages explain the different aspects of the criminal court process –

All resources

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A Guide to Sentencing and the Criminal Justice System (2006)

A guide for first time offenders that provides a likely sentence for 20 common offences and overviews the criminal justice system

Contact: Whitireia Community Law Centre
Found In: Justice System > Criminal Court
Format: Fact Sheet
Cost: nil

A lawyer on duty (2007)

Information about lawyers on duty (duty solicitors) at the District Court. Order hard copies on http://www.lsaforms.co.nz

Contact: Legal Services Agency
Found In: Justice System > Lawyers & Judges
Format: Brochure, Poster
Cost: free

Criminal legal aid – information about (2009)

Information about applying for criminal legal aid. Order hard copies on http://www.lsaforms.co.nz

Contact: Legal Services Agency
Found In: Legal Aid
Languages: ENGLISH, MAORI, TONGAN, SAMOAN, CHINESE
Format: Brochure
Cost: free

Giving Evidence (Jul 2009)

Information for those who have to give evidence in court as a witness. Obtain pamphlet from pamphlets@lawyers.org.nz or from community law centres, citizens advice bureaus or law firms, or see the website. Free to individuals and non-profit community service organisations.

Contact: New Zealand Law Society
Found In: Justice System > Criminal Court
Format: Brochure

Off to Court - being a witness (Jun 2009)

What young people need to know about being a witness in court

Contact: Courts (Ministry of Justice)
Found In: Justice System > Criminal Court
Format: Brochure, Fact Sheet

Review of Disclosure to Court of Defendants’ Previous Convictions, Similar Offending, and Bad Character (2008)

Reviews the law relating to the admissibility of previous convictions, similar offending and bad behaviour in New Zealand. The central piece of legislation considered is the Evidence Act 2006.

Contact: Law Commission
Found In: Justice System > Law Reform
Format: Document
Cost: $20